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ESA 503T

1979 Lambretta GP150

Red Petrol 148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130 mi
Last recorded130 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 1979 Lambretta GP1501,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESA 503T
MakeLambretta
ModelGP150
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 130 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 5 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 5 miles

lateral play in front wheel bearings(borderline pass)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 5 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 50 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 50 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 28 May 2014 5 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 593 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 527 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 450 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 149 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 149 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 147 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 17 miles

Lights masked over.Daytime test.

Fail 6 Jul 2005 17 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.4)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Lambretta GP150?

Based on 12,975 MOT tests across 1,751 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
240
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
1,751
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 106
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 93
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 85
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 75
Headlamp aim too high 73
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ESA 503T is a 1979 Lambretta GP150 in Red with a 148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1979 Lambretta GP150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 1,264 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lambretta GP150 fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ESA 503T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lambretta GP150 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 47 years old, this Lambretta GP150 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ESA 503T registered?

ESA 503T is a 1979 Lambretta GP150, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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